Otter Creek
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
Little Rock's Best Kept Secret

Security Committee

Otter Creek Security Committee meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month, from 7pm to 8pm, in the Clubhouse Ballroom.

Security is paramount in Otter Creek, and education is one of the keys to safety and security for you and your family. Volunteers who serve on the Security Committee meet regularly to discuss factors that promote and maintain the safety and well being of our community. For details, contact the office at 455-2500.
 
The Little Rock Police Department ranks Otter Creek as one of the safest communities in the metropolitan area. Our two entrances and exits, video cameras, street lighting and concerned residents contribute to this top ranking. 
 
Even though Otter Creek has an extremely low crime rate, we are not exempt from occasional unlawful activity. As residents, here are a few ways we can protect our neighborhood from unwanted activity:
  • Participate in our neighborhood crime watch group
  • Get to know your neighbors
  • Install an alarm system
  • Keep your garage door closed at all times
  • Use outdoor night lighting
  • Keep your car doors locked and remove garage door openers from your vehicles
  • Keep landscaping trimmed away from doors and windows
  • Report any suspicious activity to LRPD immediately by calling 911
  • Don't let newspapers pile up on the front porch
  • Have a neighbor collect your mail while out of town, or call the postal service for temporary suspension
What is a neighborhood crime watch?

Our security program is actually a community crime prevention program. It is an approach that focuses on residents working together in cooperation with law enforcement to:
1.    Watch out for one another’s property to reduce the probability of break-in or other criminal activity.
2.    Stay informed by visiting our website and reading the monthly newsletter.
3.    To learn to identify suspicious activity and report it to the police at once.
4.    To take steps to help increase the level of security of each individual’s home.

Crime can happen in the best of neighborhoods. Fortunately Otter Creek is one of the safest neighborhoods in Little Rock. You can do your part to help keep our neighborhood crime free by volunteering on the security committee. Let’s all work together to keep Otter Creek a safe place to live! Below is a library of self-help security tips:
 
For details about reporting crime and calling 911, click here
 
To learn how to SMS or Text a confidential tip to police, click here

For ways to make your home address more visible to emergency responders, click here

For senior citizen crime prevention tips, click here
 
For common sense child safety ideas, click here

For a home security checklist, click here
 
For a list of general safety tips, click here

To create a home fire escape plan, click here
 
For information on how to prepare a family disaster response plan, click here

For ways to secure your vehicle if you park outside the garage, click here